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- | Ermoupolis (Ερμούπολις) or Hermoupolis | + | | portofentry= Yes |
+ | | zoom= 15 | ||
+ | | chartlet = y | ||
+ | | image= Syros5.jpg | ||
+ | | imagetext= Ermoupolis, Syros | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ermoupoli Ermoupolis] (Ερμούπολις) or Hermoupolis is a large commercial harbor part of a sizable town. While we love the town we do not like the harbor. | ||
- | + | ==Charts== | |
- | See [[Syros]] | + | ''See [[Syros#Charts|Syros]]''. |
- | == | + | ==Weather== |
- | '' | + | ''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather|Aegean Sea]]''. |
- | + | ==Passages== | |
+ | ''See [[Syros#Passages|Syros]]''. | ||
- | == | + | ==Islands== |
- | + | None. | |
- | === | + | ==Communication== |
- | If you are checking into Greece here, before you enter the harbor either hail the Coast Guard (''Limenarchio'') in VHF Channel 12 or call them at +30 22810 22 633. The Customs are right next to the Coast Guard, but the Passport Control | + | * Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 |
+ | * Olympia Radio - VHF channels 03 and 04 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Navigation== | ||
+ | ''See [[Syros#Navigation|Syros]]''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Entrance== | ||
+ | If you are checking into Greece here, before you enter the harbor either hail the Coast Guard (''Limenarchio'') in VHF Channel 12 or call them at +30 22810 22 633. The Customs are right next to the Coast Guard, but the Passport Control office is some distance N of the Town Hall. You may need to take a taxi. | ||
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+ | ==Berthing== | ||
+ | {{hold vertical}} | ||
+ | {{Image right|Greece_Syros_Ermoupolis_h.jpg |Chart of Ermoupolis Harbor }} | ||
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+ | The harbor has an uncomfortable swell during the ''meltemi'' season and there are always the annoying wakes of the ferries. | ||
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+ | You can moor stern-to or alonside the quay clockwise from the statue of Hermes in the north of the harbour. | ||
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+ | The bottom is mud and provides good holding. | ||
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
- | A new marina has been built and it usuable but as of | + | A new marina has been built and it usuable but as of 2010 it was still not operating. It is situated S of the commercial harbor, about a 20 minute walk from the town. During the ''meltemi'' there is a consederable swell. |
+ | Harbourmaster: Thanasis, +30 6932 644072. | ||
- | == | + | ==Anchorages== |
- | + | ''See [[Syros#Anchorages|Syros]]''. | |
- | === | + | ==Amenities== |
- | + | {{tlist | |
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- | + | |header|Facilities | |
- | + | |Water| On quay | |
+ | |Electricity| On quay | ||
+ | |Toilets| Harbourmaster building | ||
+ | |Showers| Harbourmaster building | ||
+ | |Laundry| There is at least one laundry in town | ||
+ | |Garbage| There are bins around the harbor | ||
- | + | |header|Supplies | |
+ | |Fuel| a mini-tanker make fuel deliveries | ||
+ | |Bottled gas| in chandlers & grocery stores | ||
+ | |Chandlers| | ||
+ | * There is an excellent chandler, Orologas, tel: {{phone|30|22810|82 254}}, near the shipyard, at the ''Platia Iroon'' (Heroes Square). | ||
+ | * A good chandler, the ''Maistrali'', in shipyard area, they also have an outlet in Finikas. | ||
+ | * There is also a large store of the ''Marina'' chain along the road to the airpot. | ||
- | + | |header|Services | |
- | + | |Repairs| | |
+ | * The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neorion Neorion Shipyard] does major repairs and haul-out | ||
+ | * Diesel engines: Mr. Rousos, Tel: {{phone|30|22810|87 419}} or Mobile: {{mob|30|6945|612 52}}, Mr. Stamatis, Mobile: {{mob|30|6937|022 901}} | ||
+ | * Electrician: Mr. Antonis Dalmyras, Tel: {{phone|30|22810|87 142}} or Mobile: {{mob|30|6932|64 20 60}} is a good boat electrician | ||
+ | |Internet| In Internet cafés | ||
+ | |Mobile connectivity| Strong 4G signal | ||
+ | |Vehicle rentals| Several agencies in town | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
- | + | The market place in Ermoupolis is well worth a visit. They have everything. | |
- | + | Make sure you buy a jar of capers and ''loukoumia'' (Turkish delight), both are specialties of Syros. | |
- | + | ||
- | == | + | ==Eating out== |
- | * There are many good restaurants in Ermoupolis. | + | * There are many good restaurants in Ermoupolis. |
- | * In Ano Syros the ''Lilys'' | + | ** ''Kouzina'', Tel: {{phone|30|22810|89 150}} is excellent - Great creative use of local products. |
+ | * In Ano Syros the ''Lilys'', Tel: {{phone|30|22810|88 087}} which is the oldest restaurant in Syros is hard to beat both for its food and its view. | ||
+ | * In Kivi - ''Allou Gailou'' which is right on the beach has great dishes. | ||
* | * | ||
- | == | + | ==Transportation== |
- | + | There are daily flights from Athens. Also, there are several fast ferries every day to Piraeus. | |
- | + | ||
- | === | + | ==Tourism== |
- | + | ====Places to Visit==== | |
+ | [[Image:Syros Figurine.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Cycladic Figurine]] | ||
+ | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ermoupoli Ermoupolis] is a very pleasant provincial capital. There are many wonderful neoclassical buildings of bygone days of great affluence. There is small but nice [http://www.syros.com.gr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=80&Itemid=211&lang=en museum] next to the Demarchio (Town hall). They have a small collection of Cycladic items from Syros, Amorgos, Andros, and other islands. Some are very nice, some lovely marble vessels, two niceRoman heads. The exhibits unfortunately, are very badly labeled. | ||
- | + | The clean marble streets and lovely shops arround the north end of the harbour are beautiful and a testiimony to how well the country can be managed despite the political problems. A walk from the harbour to the Town Hall to the Apollon Theatre to Saint Nicholas Church then down the steps to the Vaporia district where you look back on the harbour from the waterside swiming docks is recommended. | |
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- | === | + | In the past few years a new [http://www.syros.com.gr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=81&Itemid=212&lang=en Industrial Museum] opened on the road to Piskopio. It has many interesting nautical and industrial exibits and it is worth a visit. It is open every day except on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 14:00. |
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- | + | The suburb of Piskopio has many magnificent old villas and affords a nice view of the harbor. Half way between the Ermoupolis and Piskopio there is a λουκούμια (''loukoumia'' - Turkish delight) "factory," in reality a small building with several men and women, mostly related to each other, chattily making loukoumia and χαλβαδόπιτες (chalvadopites - a kind of taffy cake). Syros is famous in all of Greece for these sweets. We had to sample all the products of which they were very proud. The place is spotless, and everything tastes delicious, especially the still warm chalvadopites. One can buy here both loukoumia and chalvadopites much fresher and at a lower price than at the harbor. | |
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+ | Another interesting area is Ano Syros, the Catholic district with a wonderful view and good examples of traditional Cycladic architecture. Here there is square dedicate to one of the most important [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rembetiko ''rembetika''] bouzouki composers and players [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Markos_Vamvakaris Markos Vamvakaris], a native of the island. | ||
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+ | ==Friends== | ||
+ | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
* | * | ||
- | == | + | ==Forums== |
- | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | |
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- | === | + | ==Links== |
- | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ermoupoli Hermoupolis] (Wikipedia) | |
+ | * [http://syros.com.gr/en/the-archeological-museum.html Museum] | ||
+ | * | ||
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+ | ===References=== | ||
+ | ''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''. | ||
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+ | {{Comments}} | ||
+ | * While we love the town we do not like the harbor. It has an uncomfortable swell during the ''meltemi'' season and there are always the annoying wakes of the ferries --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece Icon.png]] | ||
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+ | {{Verified by}} | ||
+ | * May 2012 - [[User:Monterey|Monterey]] [[Image:Bermuda Icon.png]] | ||
+ | * August 2014 {{Istioploos2}} | ||
+ | * June 2018 - [[User:Meir|Bat-Yam]] | ||
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+ | {{Page useable}} | ||
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+ | {{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]], [[User:Monterey|Monterey]]}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:49, 15 August 2018
Ermoupolis Port of Entry
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Ermoupolis (Ερμούπολις) or Hermoupolis is a large commercial harbor part of a sizable town. While we love the town we do not like the harbor.
Charts
See Syros.
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
See Syros.
Islands
None.
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 03 and 04
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
See Syros.
Entrance
If you are checking into Greece here, before you enter the harbor either hail the Coast Guard (Limenarchio) in VHF Channel 12 or call them at +30 22810 22 633. The Customs are right next to the Coast Guard, but the Passport Control office is some distance N of the Town Hall. You may need to take a taxi.
Berthing
The harbor has an uncomfortable swell during the meltemi season and there are always the annoying wakes of the ferries.
You can moor stern-to or alonside the quay clockwise from the statue of Hermes in the north of the harbour.
The bottom is mud and provides good holding.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
A new marina has been built and it usuable but as of 2010 it was still not operating. It is situated S of the commercial harbor, about a 20 minute walk from the town. During the meltemi there is a consederable swell. Harbourmaster: Thanasis, +30 6932 644072.
Anchorages
See Syros.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | On quay |
Electricity | On quay |
Toilets | Harbourmaster building |
Showers | Harbourmaster building |
Laundry | There is at least one laundry in town |
Garbage | There are bins around the harbor |
Supplies | |
Fuel | a mini-tanker make fuel deliveries |
Bottled gas | in chandlers & grocery stores |
Chandlers |
|
Services | |
Repairs |
|
Internet | In Internet cafés |
Mobile connectivity | Strong 4G signal |
Vehicle rentals | Several agencies in town |
Provisioning
The market place in Ermoupolis is well worth a visit. They have everything.
Make sure you buy a jar of capers and loukoumia (Turkish delight), both are specialties of Syros.
Eating out
- There are many good restaurants in Ermoupolis.
- Kouzina, Tel: +30 (22810) 89 150 is excellent - Great creative use of local products.
- In Ano Syros the Lilys, Tel: +30 (22810) 88 087 which is the oldest restaurant in Syros is hard to beat both for its food and its view.
- In Kivi - Allou Gailou which is right on the beach has great dishes.
Transportation
There are daily flights from Athens. Also, there are several fast ferries every day to Piraeus.
Tourism
Places to Visit
Ermoupolis is a very pleasant provincial capital. There are many wonderful neoclassical buildings of bygone days of great affluence. There is small but nice museum next to the Demarchio (Town hall). They have a small collection of Cycladic items from Syros, Amorgos, Andros, and other islands. Some are very nice, some lovely marble vessels, two niceRoman heads. The exhibits unfortunately, are very badly labeled.
The clean marble streets and lovely shops arround the north end of the harbour are beautiful and a testiimony to how well the country can be managed despite the political problems. A walk from the harbour to the Town Hall to the Apollon Theatre to Saint Nicholas Church then down the steps to the Vaporia district where you look back on the harbour from the waterside swiming docks is recommended.
In the past few years a new Industrial Museum opened on the road to Piskopio. It has many interesting nautical and industrial exibits and it is worth a visit. It is open every day except on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 14:00.
The suburb of Piskopio has many magnificent old villas and affords a nice view of the harbor. Half way between the Ermoupolis and Piskopio there is a λουκούμια (loukoumia - Turkish delight) "factory," in reality a small building with several men and women, mostly related to each other, chattily making loukoumia and χαλβαδόπιτες (chalvadopites - a kind of taffy cake). Syros is famous in all of Greece for these sweets. We had to sample all the products of which they were very proud. The place is spotless, and everything tastes delicious, especially the still warm chalvadopites. One can buy here both loukoumia and chalvadopites much fresher and at a lower price than at the harbor.
Another interesting area is Ano Syros, the Catholic district with a wonderful view and good examples of traditional Cycladic architecture. Here there is square dedicate to one of the most important rembetika bouzouki composers and players Markos Vamvakaris, a native of the island.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Hermoupolis (Wikipedia)
- Museum
References
See Greece.
Comments
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- While we love the town we do not like the harbor. It has an uncomfortable swell during the meltemi season and there are always the annoying wakes of the ferries --Istioploos
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Date of member's last visit to Ermoupolis and this page's details validated:
- May 2012 - Monterey
- August 2014 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
- June 2018 - Bat-Yam
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